Thinus Knoetze

Thinus Knoetze is a seasoned professional in data governance and engineering with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Product Owner for Data Governance and Engineering, as well as Product Owner for Data Innovation and Governance at Spark New Zealand since March 2023, Thinus previously held key positions at Z Energy NZ as Lead Data Engineer, and at Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities as Team Lead for Data Engineering. Prior roles include Senior Operations Data Warehouse Engineer at the Ministry of Health, and multiple positions at Spark New Zealand, including Data Operations Chapter Lead and Business Intelligence Application Support Manager. Thinus's career also involves significant contributions as Data Warehouse Technical Designer at Accident Compensation Corporation, and Senior Integration Specialist roles at Telecom New Zealand and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd, along with experience as Senior Data Warehouse Developer at New Zealand Police.